Stuffed Pepper Soup...and cheery table setting....

I love soup!

So, today I made Stuffed Pepper Soup....

...it's much easier than making stuffed peppers, too....

...and a little sprinkle of cheese on top....

...makes it taste just as good as the real thing!

Stuffed Pepper Soup:

1 lb lean ground beef

1 lg onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic sliced thin

1 C uncooked rice

1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)

1 can tomato sauce (14 oz)

1 32oz box chicken stock

2 C water

1 t oregano

1 t basil

1/2 t jalapeno salt

1/2 t seasoned pepper

1/2 crushed red pepper

2 T powdered beef stock

3 bell peppers, cut into large chunks

shredded cheddar for topping

In a lg soup pot brown the ground beef with garlic, onions and rice (browning the rice adds a nutty flavor).  Add tomatoes, sauce, stock, water and seasonings.  Bring to a boil and lower heat.  Add peppers and simmer for another 20-30 minutes.  Serve with cheese on top! Serves 6.

Serve with a salad and crusty bread!